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Cooper Square Press Desperados
Book SynopsisDesperados is the first full history to describe the development of ountry rock, the genre that spawned the world's bestselling record, The Eagles Greatest Hits (which has surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller .Trade ReviewDrawing from more than 60 exclusive interviews, Einarson masterfully weaves flavorful, revealing quotes from country-rock originators like Chris Hillman, Randy Meisner and Jim Messina into this engaging, up-close look at the passions, chemistry, conflicts and politics that shaped the genre from 1963 to 1973. * Publishers Weekly *Chock full of revealing material from more than 60 interviews, this authoritative guide covers a long-neglected era of rock history. Recommended for rock and music fans. * Library Journal *Einarson covers all the breakups, makeups, and world-class twangin' of the genre that [Gram] Parsons styled "Cosmic American Music," paying plenty of attention to such subgenre stalwarts as Mike Nesmith (once of the Monkees), Linda Ronstadt, Rick Nelson, and Neil Young, not to mention modern mogul supreme David Geffen, who got his start in country rock. -- Mike Tribby * Booklist *Desperados is loaded with interviews with all the significant artists of the era, but what really makes the book enjoyable is Einarson's refusal to perpetuate myths. -- Bob Cannon * Country Weekly *Desperados is an intriguing read and one that will have you looking through used record bins for those long-abandoned copies of The Dillards' "Wheatstraw Suite" and Rick Nelson's StoneCanyon Band. * Country Standard Time *
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The Yardbirds
Book SynopsisTHE YARDBIRDS THE BAND THAT LAUNCHED ERIC CLAPTON JEFF BECK AND JIMMY PAGE SFTCOVER
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The Autobiography of Pops Foster New Orleans
Book SynopsisTHE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF POPS: FOSTER NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MAN
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Black Sabbath FAQ All Thats Left to Know on the
Book SynopsisBLACK SABBATH FAQ: ALL THAT'S LEFT TO KNOW ON THE FIRST NAME IN METAL
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McFarland & Co Inc Tommy Thompson and the Banjo
Book Synopsis Tommy Thompson arrived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1963, smitten by folk and traditional Appalachian music. In 1972, he teamed with Bill Hicks and Jim Watson to form the nontraditional string band the Red Clay Ramblers. Mike Craver joined in 1973, and Jack Herrick in 1976. Over time, musicians including Clay Buckner, Bland Simpson and Chris Frank joined Tommy, who played with the band until 1994. Drawing on interviews and correspondence, and the personal papers of Thompson, the author depicts a life that revolved around music and creativity. Appendices cover Thompson''s banjos, his discography and notes on his collaborative lyric writing.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Eagles FAQ
Book SynopsisIf the Beatles wrote the soundtrack of the swinging ''60s then the Eagles did the same for the cynical ''70s. The story of the Eagles is also the story of most artists of their time ä the drugs the music the excesses and the piles of cash. But the Eagles took it to the limit. And in Don Henley and Glenn Frey they had two songwriters who intuitively understood and accurately portrayed the changing America they lived in. They perfected the California sound shifted power from record company to artist and pioneered album-oriented rock. Eagles songs of the period are as memorable as any ever written and their most popular album ÊHotel CaliforniaÊ became a timeless record of ''70s decadence.ÞIn ÊThe Eagles FAQÊ music critic Andrew Vaughan brings an insider''s view into the various chapters of the group''s fascinating history. He shows how they blended the best folk rock and country sounds of the ''60s into a worldwide soundtrack of the ''70s while challenging the industry status
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Hal Leonard Corporation Ticket to Ride
Book SynopsisTICKET TO RIDE: INSIDE THE BEATLES' 1964 TOUR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
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Taylor Trade Publishing When We Were the Boys: Coming of Age on Rod
Book SynopsisThis book is a backstage pass to the ups, downs, and all-out craziness of arena rock—deep discussions with Rod Stewart, jamming with legends like Mick Jagger and Justin Timberlake, gaining groupies, and striking out solo. Stevie Salas was one of many boys coming of age in the 1980s—when the American dream was rock superstardom. As lead guitarist for a San Diego band, Salas played backyard parties and school dances and even scored the music for the cult classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. When he auditioned for Rod Stewart—where he was the youngest band member by a decade—Salas’s life truly hit a turning point. Salas pulls no punches to describe the initial skepticism and hazing he faced as the youngest member of Stewart’s band, the night he stood up for himself on the tour plane, and the emotional late-night talk with Rod Stewart that restored the frontman’s faith in his young, untested guitar player and his new group that was struggling to find its groove. Yet they became a band of brothers and formed a camaraderie they share to this day. When We Were the Boys revolves around the year Salas began as an inexperienced musical prodigy and finished as a seasoned rock ’n’ roll veteran—more mature as a man and musician.Trade ReviewJust when things were getting dull, Stevie Salas pops his head above the parapet, waving his (very personal, I must say) take on the life full-throttle. It’s rock ’n’ roll taken to a place called EXTREME. Those with an aversion to sex & drugs, read at your own risk. -- Simon Le Bon, singer, songwriter, Duran DuranStevie Salas gave me my first break. He busted my ass, but he showed me that music isn’t about perfection; it’s about feeling—about finding the groove of the song. Stevie taught me that music is a work in progress, and he proves that in When We Were the Boys. If not for Stevie, I could possibly be delivering a pizza to your house tonight. For that, and many other reasons, I’ll love the guy forever. -- Taylor Hawkins, Foo FightersStevie, Stevie, Stevie. I have to thank you for taking me back to one of the best times in my life with When We Were the Boys. I was in the band when you arrived, and you definitely brought a different energy to the band. It was a tough time to beat but an even tougher band to beat. We were on fire. Great job my brother! -- Jimmy Roberts, saxophonist, The Rod Stewart BandStevie Salas has been my rock 'n' roll buddy for the past twenty-five years. He's achieved the greatest thing in our game: he lived a life worth living, and then was able to remember it all long enough to write it down! -- Silm Jim Phantom, The Stray CatsStevie Salas is the ultimate insider, and When We Were the Boys is your backstage pass. This book is a vibrant, unfiltered collection of stories from a rookie guitarist earning his stripes with rock legends—from hazing to Hooters girls, and everything in between. -- Spike Feresten, Emmy Award–winning writer, producer, and comedian whose work includes SeinfeldRock ’n’ roll pirate Stevie Salas spins a captivating yarn about his days aboard the great ship Rock Star. A fast and fun read, full of brass, balls, and bollocks, much like the man himself. -- Sass Jordan, multi-platinum recording artistWe met Stevie shortly after he left the Rod Stewart Band. Jeff Healey was a funny cat when it came to guitar players. He would interact with very few during our live shows, but he really dug Stevie’s playing from day one and would have him sit in whenever possible. This led to a great friendship and writing partnership—as well as some killer good times. -- Tom Stephen, manager/drummer, The Jeff Healey BandStevie’s expertise and diverse musical abilities were invaluable when we worked with the contestants from American Idol. Now, after reading When We Were the Boys, I think that most of his ‘diverse musical abilities’ came on the fly! -- Stirling McIlwaine, music business managerStevie’s one of the busiest people in the biz, but at the end of each day, he’s just a kid who’s a massive fan of music. It's great to be able to have this book by one of the most sought-after guys in music—and read about ALL of the things he was up to. -- Mike Halloran, legendary alt-rock radio DJI loved When We Were the Boys. It shows how hard work, perseverance, talent, and a healthy ego got Stevie Salas from a teenage guitar-playing surfer in Oceanside, California, to touring the world with Rod Stewart. The craziness of being on a major rock ’n’ roll tour is all here: the private jets, the trashed hotel rooms, the limousines that Stewart occasionally stole, the booze, the drugs, and the women—lots and lots of women. This book is well-written and contains great photos. You won’t want to put it down! -- Jim McInnes, legendary San Diego radio DJThis book isn’t a front row seat—it’s an unlimited access backstage pass to the world of rock ’n’ roll. Two masters of their crafts, Stevie Salas and Bob Yehling, pool their talents to put you onstage with Stevie in what could be described as one of the most amazing true ‘rock ’n’ roll fantasies’ ever. A great, great read. -- Ken Kebow, Emmy Award–winning producer/directorIt’s funny but when I met Stevie Salas it was like meeting myself in my younger career. Having two Scorpios working together meant Fire without the Fear. He stepped in loud, dreaming, with his volume turned up. Speaking through his guitar and givin’ up the funk. You see, music speaks the truth, it never lies, it’s like one big soul with nothin’ to hide. I named him Stevie-No-Wonder just because you never knew what he was gonna say. I will always be his big brother living a simple life of Plug & Play. Thanks, little brother, for always staying true to the passion that you possess. Music & love is that thang that we ‘Self-Express.’ Stay funky, my friend! -- Bootsy Collins
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Hal Leonard Corporation Elvis Music FAQ: All That's Left to Know About
Book SynopsisWhy is Elvis Presley's body of recorded work still so relevant nearly 60 years after he began recording? ÊElvis Music FAQÊ is for anyone who has been inspired by an Elvis Presley record. Following in the tradition of the FAQ series in ÊElvis Music FAQÊ a lot of rare information is woven together in one concise entertaining package.ÞThere are chapters about every year of Elvis's career including a look at his pioneering original record label Sun; insight on his management; the continued importance of television in his career; a summation of each Presley concert tour; the inside scoop about the role Elvis's band members and songwriters played in his sound; stories about the amusing musical oddities created by those trying to ride on the Elvis success train; details about the contentious role drugs played in his career; and finally a full review of every record the King ever issued.ÞOne might say that the only truths about Elvis Presley can be found in the grooves of his records where his natural talent and passion for music comes through always. ÊElvis Music FAQÊ aims to be the one essential companion that explains the reason why the voice heard over the speakers still carries such resonance. Dozens of rare images accompany this engaging text.
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Ebury Publishing Rollaresque The Rakish Progress of The Rolling
Book SynopsisSimon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to Simply Thrilled, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (Songs That Saved Your Life, Mozipedia), Bowie (Ziggyology) and the Stones (Rollaresque). Mozipedia was voted Mojo magazine readers' Book Of The Year and has since been published in three continents.
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Oxford University Press Keeping Time
Book SynopsisTrade Review"No other source than Keeping Time gives such a rich choice of material relating to the social, cultural, historical, and economic conditions of jazz."--Peter Winkler, Stony Brook University "The single most valuable jazz-history resource (print or otherwise) available today."--David Ake, University of Nevada, Reno "Walser offers a much greater range of ideas and topics and a more solid critical approach [than other collections on jazz]."--Geoffrey Block, University of Puget SoundTable of ContentsFirst Accounts 1. Sidney Bechet's Musical Philosophy 2. "Whence Comes Jass?" Walter Kingsley 3. The Location of "Jass," New Orleans Times-Picayune 4. A "Serious" Musician Takes Jazz Seriously, Ernest Ansermet 5. "A Negro Explains 'Jazz,'" James Reese Europe 6. "Jazzing Away Prejudice," Chicago Defender 7. Mister Jelly Roll, Jelly Roll Morton The Twenties 8. Jazzing Around the Globe, Burnet Hershey 9. "Does Jazz Put the Sin in Syncopation?" Anne Shaw Faulkner 10. Jazz and African Music, Nicholas G.J. Ballanta-Taylor 11. Sexual Politics of Women's Blues, Hazel B. Carby 12. The Man Who Made a Lady Out of Jazz (Paul Whiteman), Hugh C. Ernst 13. "The Jazz Problem," The Etude 14. "The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain," Langston Hughes 15. A Black Journalist Criticizes Jazz, Dave Peyton 16. "The Caucasian Storms Harlem," Rudolph Fisher 17. The Appeal of Jazz Explained, R.W.S. Mendl The Thirties 18. What Is Swing? Louis Armstrong 19. Looking Back at "The Jazz Age," Alain Locke 20. Defining "Hot Jazz," Robert Goffin 21. Black Music in Our Culture, John Hammond 22. Lady Sings the Blues, Billie Holiday and William F. Dufty 23. Jazz at Carnegie Hall, James Dugan and John Hammond 24. Duke Ellington Explains Swing 25. Jazz and Gender During the War Years, Down Beat The Forties 26. "Red Music," Josef Skvorecky 27. "From Somewhere in France," Charles Delaunay 28. "Upside Your Head!" Johnny Otis 29. Jazz: A People's Music, Sidney Finkelstein 30. "Bop is Nowhere," D. Leon Wolff and Louis Armstrong 31. To Be or Not to Bop, Dizzy Gillespie 32. The Golden Age, Times Past, Ralph Ellison 33. The Professional Dance Musician and His Audience, Howard S. Becker The Fifties 34. Perspectives in Jazz, Marshall Stearns 35. Jazz: Its Evolution and Essence, Andre Hodeir 36. Musings: The Musical Worlds of Gunther Schuller 37. "Beneath the Underdog," Charles Mingus 38. Psychoanalyzing Jazz, Miles D. Miller 39. Vatican is Asked to Rule on Jazz, Paul Hofmann 40. US Has Secret Weapon - Jazz, Felix Belair, Jr. 41. "The White Negro," Norman Mailer 42. Louis Armstrong on Music and Politics The Sixties 43. "Free Jazz," Ornet Coleman 44. "Jazz and the White Critic," LeRoi Jones 45. The Playboy Panel: Jazz, Today and Tomorrow The Seventies 46 . Jamey Aebersold, "The Scale Syllabus" 47. What Jazz Means to Me, Max Roach 48. Stomping the Blues, Albert Murray 49. Notes (8 Pieces), Wadada Leo Smith 50. Jazz Pop - A "Failed Art Music" Makes Good, Robert Palmer The Eighties 51. Jazz: "America's Classical Music," William "Billy" Taylor 52. "A Rare National Treasure," U.S. Congress 53. Interview with Wynton Marsalis and Herbie Hancock 54. Music of the Common Tongue: Survival and Celebration in Afro-American Music, Christopher Small The Ninties 55. Who Listens to Jazz? 56. "Free Jazz" Revisited, Ornet Coleman 57. Ring Shout! Samuel A. Floyd Jr. 58. Ferociously Harmonizing with Reality, Keith Jarrett 59. Constructing the Jazz Tradition, Scott DeVeaux 60. "Local Jazz," James Lincoln Collier 61. "Out of Notes": Signification, Interpretation, and the Problem of Miles Davis, Robert Walser 62. "What Makes 'Jazz' the Revolutionary Music of the 20th Century, and Will It Be Revolutionary for the 63. Improvised Music After 1950: Afrological and Eurological Perspectives, George E. Lewis Today 64. "Resistance Is Futile!" Sarah Rodman 65. "Music and Language," Brad Mehldau 66. "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't in the History Books," Sherrie Tucker 67. Three Polemics on the State of Jazz, Stanley Crouch 68. The Jazz Left, Herman S. Gray 69. Songs of the Unsung: The Darby Hicks History of Jazz, George Lipsitz 70. Exploding the Narrative in Jazz Improvisation, Vijay Iyer 71. Celebrating the Global: The Nordic Tone in Jazz, Stuart Nicholson 72. "Who Listens to Jazz Now?" National Endowment for the Arts
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Faber Music Josh Cohen Radiohead for Solo Piano II
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Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Country Piano
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Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation ALTER BRIDGE ONE DAY REMAINS TAB Guitar Recorded
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Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation verybestofbillyidol
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Hal Leonard Corporation BASS SCALE FINDER BGTR Hal Leonard Bass Method
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Harvest House Publishers On the Road with The Oak Ridge Boys Forty Years
Book SynopsisFor more than 40 years, The Oak Ridge Boys have been on the road entertaining sold-out audiences with their hit songs like "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue," and many others. These "on the road" stories, written by tenor Joseph S. Bonsall will bring laughter, insight, and heartfelt appreciation to their many fans.Trade Review"When a musical act becomes a household name, they're called 'stars.' When a musical act becomes intertwined with Americana, they're called The Oak Ridge Boys. In this wonderful book, Joe Bonsall takes readers on the bus with the 'boys' and introduces us to the men and their music—and their legacy that is forever woven into the fabric of America." —Peter Rosenberger, president, Standing With Hope, author of Hope for the Caregiver"I have read enough books, articles and musings of Joe Bonsall to know his style. This book surpasses all! His mastery of words paints such vivid pictures in your mind you feel like you are there with The Oak Ridge Boys. Joe's attention to detail is immense! He gives credit where credit is due, putting himself last, and always giving God the glory. If you want to get up close and personal with the Oaks, buy this book and go On The Road With The Oak Ridge Boys!" —Sheila Vest, The Sheila Show
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The University of Alabama Press Hot Music Ragmentation and the Bluing of American
Book SynopsisExamines the diverse ways in which African American hot music influenced American culture in early twentieth century America. Steven C. Tracy provides a history of the fusion of African and European elements that formed African American hot music, and considers how terms like ragtime, jazz, and blues developed their own particular meanings for American music and society.Trade ReviewFocusing on ‘hot jazz,’ the music that most influenced modern literature, Tracy has written an important book about the influence of blues and jazz on American writers. His treatment is rich, thorough, and unencumbered by academic jargon, and he is joyously passionate in the illustrations he offers for each idea or theme. Highly recommended."" - CHOICE""Hot Music, Ragmentation and the Bluing of American Literature is a highly original study which applies fresh ideas and perspectives to an aspect of modern American literature and culture which has often been discussed but never adequately examined and understood."" - African American Review""Steven Tracy’s magisterial study fills one of the gaping holes in our historic understanding of American expressive culture. As no one else before him has done, Tracy explores in detail the role of the art form known as the blues, which is rooted in the southern black experience, in shaping not simply our national popular music but also our most acclaimed and even revered literature. Tracy brings to this achievement both his unusual gifts as a practicing bluesman and also his finely honed skills as an academic, one able to meet complex challenges in research and interpretation and write about them with clarity and grace. This is an extraordinary, indispensable book from a remarkable American scholar."" - Arnold Rampersad, author of Ralph Ellison: A Biography and The Life of Langston Hughes""An extensive, meticulously detailed analysis of various ways that blues, jazz and ragtime, loosely considered ‘hot music,’ had an impact on a wide range of American authors during the decade of the 1920s—often referred to as ‘The Jazz Age.’ . . . This is a tremendous resource for researchers, not only for Tracy’s insightful analyses, but also for the sheer volume of recordings and texts that he has consulted and referenced in this study."" - Living Blues""Hot Music, Ragmentation, and the Bluing of American Literature is a monumental contribution to our understanding of the deep, enduring influence of blues on American literature. Steven Tracy ranges across the fields of literature, literary criticism, cultural anthropology, American studies, and folklore, and he offers the reader a refreshingly broad, interdisciplinary vision of blues and American literature."" - William Ferris, author of The Storied South: Voices of Writers and Artists and Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues""Steven Tracy’s book is a highly original study which applies strikingly new ideas and approaches to an important aspect of modern American culture which has never been adequately examined and appreciated. Tracy’s unique credentials as an accomplished blues performer and a distinguished literary scholar enable him to explore the emergence of the blues in mainstream culture’ in ways that are both comprehensive and penetrating. This book will make a major contribution to our understanding of the diverse ways in which African American music has broadly influenced American life and literature."" - Bob Butler, author of The Open Journey in African American Literature and Native Son: The Emergence of a New Black Hero
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Taylor Swift and the Philosophy of Rerecording
Book SynopsisBrandon Polite is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Knox College, USA.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd I Was There
Book SynopsisA raucous, funny and deeply insightful memoir from the godfather of modern music PR in Britain
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Edinburgh University Press Jamaican Creole in Global Reggae and Dancehall
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive investigation of Jamaicans' perceptions of the use of Jamaican Creole in global reggae and dancehall music.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Encyclopedia of Punk Rock and New Wave
Book SynopsisExplore the defining musical artists and moments of the punk rock and new wave eras one of the most transformative times in rock and roll history. This encyclopedia makes the case for punk rock''s enduring social and cultural importance from 1975, when punk was born in New York City, through 1985, by which time punk and new wave had changed the rock music industry forever. Their introduction of new forms of rebellious, boundary-redefining musical expression reverberated with new generations of listeners, singers, and musicians.The encyclopedia covers notable recording acts whose debut albums were released from 1975 through 1985. Coverage encompasses superstars (U2, Duran Duran), historically foundational acts (Sex Pistols, Ramones) and cult bands that amassed a significant legacy of recordings (Violent Femmes, X). Covering discography highlights and touring controversies alike, this resource covers all the reference bases for understanding the most influential and electrifying bands of this era. Coverage is further supplemented with entries on a wide assortment of musical trends and side topics associated with punk rock and new wave music.
£71.25
University Press of Mississippi Hip Hop on Film
Book SynopsisA reclamation and interpretation of a once-dismissed aspect of American film historyEarly hip hop film musicals have either been expunged from cinema history or excoriated in brief passages by critics and other writers. Hip Hop on Film reclaims and reexamines productions such as Breakin'' (1984), Beat Street (1984), and Krush Groove (1985) in order to illuminate Hollywood''s fascinating efforts to incorporate this nascent urban culture into conventional narrative forms. Such films presented musical conventions against the backdrop of graffiti-splattered trains and abandoned tenements in urban communities of color, setting the stage for radical social and political transformations. Hip hop musicals are also part of the broader history of teen cinema, and films such as Charlie Ahearn''s Wild Style (1983) are here examined alongside other contemporary youth-oriented productions. As suburban teen films banished parents and children to the margins of narrative action, hip hop musicals, by c
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MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi Free JazzBlack Power
Book SynopsisIn 1971, French jazz critics Philippe Carles and Jean-Louis Comolli co-wrote Free Jazz/Black Power, a treatise on the racial and political implications of jazz and jazz criticism. Here, for the first time in English is the classic volume that developed a radical new understanding of free jazz and African American culture.
£26.78
MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi Soul in Seoul African American Popular Music and
Book SynopsisK-pop (Korean popular music) reigns as one of the most popular music genres in the world today, a phenomenon that appeals to listeners of all ages and nationalities. In Soul in Seoul, Crystal Anderson examines the most important and often overlooked aspect of K-pop: the music itself.
£27.96
University Press of Mississippi Feel My Big Guitar
Book SynopsisWith his signature blend of genres and lyrics that touch on myriad societal issues, the artist Prince has challenged and captivated the minds and hearts of countless listeners. This book is a wide-ranging collection that places Prince at the centre of contemporary musical scholarship, putting him in proper cultural and political context.
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Equinox Publishing Ltd Jazz Me Blues: The Autobiography of Chris Barber
Book SynopsisJazz trombonist Chris Barber formed his first band in the late 1940s, but it is the band that he has led from 1954, after parting company with trumpeter Ken Colyer, that has established all kinds of records for success and longevity. The 54 year partnership with trumpeter Pat Halcox is the longest continuous association in jazz history. The Barber band achieved chart success on both sides of the Atlantic, with "Petite Fleur", and from the middle to late 1950s it was the most popular music act in the UK. The band was one of the first British jazz groups to tour extensively in the United States. It has remained one of the most popular and widely imitated jazz bands in Europe for over half a century. In this candid account of his life and music, Barber tells the story of his band, but also of his many other contributions to music in Britain. He and his guitarist and singer Lonnie Donegan began the skiffle movement. His band pioneered touring with authentic American blues and gospel musicians, including Big Bill Broonzy, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Muddy Waters, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.There were also tours with American jazz soloists, including John Lewis, Trummy Young, Ray Nance and many others. Barber and his colleague Harold Pendleton also launched the Marquee Club in London, which became a legendary jazz and rock venue, as well as becoming the launchpad for the Richmond and Reading Festivals. Barber's band has always been devoted to both jazz and blues, touring for many years with the charismatic Northern Irish singer Ottilie Patterson, (who became Barber's wife) and also including the blues guitarist John Slaughter in the line-up. In 2001 the band became the Big Chris Barber Band, allowing him to continue to play the New Orleans jazz he has always loved, but also to play the big band repertoire of musicians such as Duke Ellington.Trade Review"Back in the 1950s very few people in this country had even heard of blues music. But there was one Englishman who knew what we were missing and decided to change that. In so doing he changed my life and probably yours, too, because he changed the course of popular music: the trombone legend, Chris Barber." Hugh Laurie "It is very apparent to the critical observer that all roads lead to Chris, from the skiffle with Donegan period through Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny and Brownie and the electrifying Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. He is the pivotal player in the game of British blues, jazz and skiffle whose blues offshoots strongly influenced the American scene also." Van Morrison "I have been listening to jazz for about 60 years and Chris Barber has been a big name in the music throughout that time. I first heard him play trad and his music helped get me into the music generally. He has led band after band, bringing on new players. The last time that I heard him was about two years ago, when he had certainly developed an interesting different swing group. He is the epitome of British jazz and this book explains why." Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke QC MP "Chris Barber is one of the most important post-World War II British musicians. His influence and inspiration, often unsung, in the fields of jazz and blues is long-lasting and widespread. He continues to educate and entertain mightily more than sixty years after he formed his first band. His autobiography is a captivating account of a fascinating life - a musical and social history viewed from behind his magnificent trombone." Tim RiceTable of Contents1. Down Home Rag 2. New Orleans to London 3. Really the Blues 4. Petite Fleur 5. Harlem Bound 6. There'll be Some Changes Made 7. Automobile Blues 8. All the Cats Join In 9. Long Time Travellin' Appendix: Chris Barber on CD
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Melbourne Books You Dont Need a Weatherman
Book SynopsisPerfectfor both the long-time Bob Dylan fan and for bemused family and friends unable tounderstand the devotion, this book explains what singer-songwriter Bob Dylanhas achieved over his 60-year career and why he has acquired such a cultfollowing.
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Bazillion Points LLC City Baby: Surviving in Leather, Bristles, Studs,
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Ma Non Troppo Kurt Cobain: El Ángel Errático
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Ma Non Troppo Led Zeppelin: La Novela Gráfica del Rock
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Ma Non Troppo Rockabilly: Historia, Cultura, Artistas Y Álbumes
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Ma Non Troppo Hard Rock: Historia, Cultura, Artistas Y Álbumes
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Ma Non Troppo Dance Electronic Music: Historia, Cultura,
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Ma Non Troppo Pink Floyd
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Ma Non Troppo Rock Progresivo (Partituras): Partituras Para
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THE CURE
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ROCK CLASSICS 2
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Ma Non Troppo Rockeras de la A A La Z: Grandes Artistas
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Clapton La novela gráfica
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Colorea y descubre Punk
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MA NON TROPPO Pearl Jam
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Almuzara Eso No Estaba En Mi Libro de Los Beatles
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Redbook Metallica: Nothing Else Matters
Book SynopsisLas magnífic de Jim McCar banda de tra sus éxitos m
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Artistry and Legacy of Queen
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PM Press Nomeansno
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Permuted Press Dreaming Japanese
Book SynopsisThe rollicking autobiography of the iconic guitarist who took thrash metal behemoths Megadeth from the edge of collapse to their highest peak before departing to Japan for the joy of J-Pop.
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